Injured in an accident in Nashville?

In most cases, one year. Tennessee applies a one-year statute of limitations to most negligence lawsuits, including personal injury and wrongful death. There are limited exceptions, such as when a child is injured or when injuries are not apparent right away, but do not assume you have extra time. Once the deadline passes, so does your right to seek compensation from an insurance company or the person responsible.

Tennessee statute of limitations, as stated on mvmlaw.com.

Contingency fee, so there is no upfront fee or cost to you and no charge for the initial consultation. We are paid a percentage of the recovery, and if we do not recover money for you, you owe us no attorney fee. The percentage and how case costs are handled are set out in a written fee agreement you read and sign before we represent you.

You may, if you were hurt because of someone else's actions, whether they were careless or acted on purpose. A fall on a slick floor in a store, a dog bite, a crash caused by a speeding driver and a burn from a defective product can all give rise to a claim. The best way to know is to tell a lawyer what happened, and the call is free.

You may still recover. Tennessee follows a modified comparative fault rule: your compensation is reduced by your share of the fault, but if you are 50 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover. That is why an adjuster will push for a recorded statement early, and why it is worth talking to a lawyer before you give one.

Tennessee modified comparative fault, as stated on mvmlaw.com.

Nobody can tell you honestly without reviewing the facts. It depends on how severe your injuries are, who was at fault, the evidence available, whether you are likely to make a full physical recovery, and how much of the fault is shared. We look at all of it before we give you a range.

Economic damages cover losses with a number on them: medical and rehabilitation costs, lost wages and property damage. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life, and in most Tennessee cases they cannot exceed $750,000. In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded to penalize especially reckless conduct.

Tennessee damages cap, as stated on mvmlaw.com.

Yes. Our Nashville office is at 49 Music Square West, Suite 504, Nashville, TN 37203, and the consultation costs you nothing.

Our Nashville personal injury lawyers handle car, truck and motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, premises liability and wrongful death. Whether you search for a personal injury lawyer, an injury attorney or an accident lawyer, the first call is free, and we will tell you honestly whether you appear to have a claim.